Laduree

Laduree

This laduree cafe located in Georgetown in DC has a same beautiful interior just like the one I went in Japan. Their hot chocolate drink is so thick but not too sweet. Love the macarons sold here. www.laduree.us

Brasserie Liberte

Brasserie Liberte

I wanted to try the escargot dish that is popluar in this restaurant but unfortunately they were out of order so had other foods. Having tried some of the dishes, I think it’s one of the good restaurants in georgetown area. www.libertedc.com

Lake Burke

Lake Burke

Normally there’s a fee but it was off season so I didn’t have to pay for the entrance nor parking. Saw some people jogging even though quite chilly weather. The park is quite big it also has a public golf zone. The lake looks so 

Smithsonian National museum of natural history

Smithsonian National museum of natural history

Natural history museum of Smithsonian museum is definitely a fun place to visit if you like minerals. If you want to see everything in the museum you need at least a full day to have a look. Many families with kids come for a visit, 

99 Ranch market

99 Ranch market

I only knew 99 Ranch market in California but found it’s also in Virginia! I think H mart has more products that I can buy but I guess it’s better for Chinese if they want something specific here. The ramen sold at the food court 

Raku

Raku

I had grilled salmon lunch bento and it was so good! Everything tasty and they know how to grill a fish. I would visit here again. www.rakuasiandining.com

Le Diplomate

Le Diplomate

I had beef bourguignon for lunch and it was a good combination of beef, mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables. Complimentary bread was good, too. It’s a popular place make sure to reserved a seat in advance if you have a preference whether to dine indoor 

Shenandoah (Skyline drive)

Shenandoah (Skyline drive)

It was a right decision to get an annual pass for Shenandoah National Park last time. Many look outs to stop by, park and take pictures as you go through the skyline drive. Brought bento for lunch picnic in the car and enjoyed the view. 

Rosslyn movie night

Rosslyn movie night

Movie nights events are hels in many places for residents in the US. I felt this is so American. People bring snacks, picnic mats, blankets and sit on grass lands at the park for movies at night. Romantic and fun.

Great Falls (Tavern visitor center side)

Great Falls (Tavern visitor center side)

Parked at the Tavern Visiter Center side and walked to the look out deck for Great falls. It took roughly 30mins for a walk as a roundtrip to the look out. There are stairs in between the paths but they aren’t so steep. It suddenly